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Warning: This story discusses rape, sexual assault and murder, which can be triggering for some readers. Kelly Toop, convicted killer and sex offender from Williams Lake, has had his day parole reinstated as of Oct. 24, 2025. This is the second time Toop has had his day parole privileges suspended and then reinstated. His day […]

A new private member’s bill to streamline the home-building process was discussed in the legislature this week after being introduced by Nanaimo-Lantzville’s MLA. On Monday, Oct. 27, George Anderson introduced second reading of the professional reliance act, which would change regulations so local governments accept the technical reports on housing developments by certified professionals, who

At age 71, Florence Weedmark of Pitt Meadows, BC, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones. Predeceased by her husband Dwight; she is survived by her two children, Amanda (Tyler) and Justin; three grandchildren, McKayla, Erika, and Koby; great-grandchild Aaliyah, and her loving partner Gene. She will be remembered for

Are you a young girl in Grade 8 or 9 in the Lower Mainland with a love for playing hockey who wants to learn from some of Canada’s best hockey players? Then the PWHL mentorship program might be for you. Applications for the PWHL mentorship program are now open. The mentorship program runs in eight

Maple Ridge’s casino will have new ownership. Nanaimo’s Snuneymuxw First Nation, through its company Petroglyph Development Group (PDG), is buying both Chances Maple Ridge and the River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond. The deal for the two casinos was announced in a press release from Petroglyph and Great Canadian Entertainment on Thursday morning, Oct. 30.